Membership to the NZ Founders Society is available to anyone who can trace their ancestry back to at least one person who arrived in New Zealand prior to 31 December 1865. Ordinary membership is for years 18 and over. Junior membership is available for under 18 years. A certificate is issued to all new members on verification of their application.

Those wishing to be involved in the Society, but do not meet the membership criteria are able to join as a Friend.

Completing the registration of interest below will result in the Society Membership Secretary contacting the individual  to discuss  fees and the supply of the full registration form for membership validation.